Your life in art: the biggest London exhibitions this autumn

After the summer calm comes an art-world storm. The biggest season in London exhibitions is upon us. From the Turner Prize to Carravaggio and Picasso, make sure you sure reap the best of the harvest in the months to come

Abstract Expressionism, Royal Academy

The Royal Academy's blockbusting show for Autumn is definitely big- and bold. Expect huge, powerful painting from Rothko, Pollock. This one's going to be a hit

You Say You Want a Revolution: Records & Rebels 1966-70, V&A

First there was the V&A's David Bowie exhibition - the fastest-selling show in the museum's history. Then we had the Saatchi's Exhibitionism. Now the museum present a major show celebrating the '60s in all their rocking, rolling, revolutionary glory - their most political show yet

Frieze and Frieze Masters, Regent's Park

Every October, Frieze Art Fair rolls into town – and with it come the four most important days in London’s contemporary art calendar. The event sprawls over the grounds with the offerings from 160 global galleries.

Beyond Caravaggio, National Gallery

Caravaggio is one of the most famous names in European art, not only for his dramatic artistic style, but his dramatic life and death. The National Gallery London gets to the heart of his untold influence on European art with this major exhibition

Turner Prize, Tate Britain

27 Sep 2016 – 08 Jan 2017, Last admission and ticket sales for special exhibitions is at 17.15. Ticket desks close at this time.

WHERE

Tate BritainMillbank, London, SW1P 4RG

Björk, Somerset House

Ahh, Björk. Is there anyone who can resist her? The Icelandic artistic has been thrilling and weirding us out for nearly three decades. Her London show is long sold-out, but this Somerset House exhibition is the next best thing. Expect Virtual Reality and a whole lot of Nordic charm

Tate Modern: Modernist Photography from Sir Elton John's Collection

Weirdly, one of the greatest collections in modern photography belongs to... Elton John TheTate Modern have announced that this November, they will stage a major exhibition, drawn from his private treasure trove.

You'll encounter photographic titans such as André Kertész, Berenice Abbot, Alexandr Rodchenko and Edward Steichen as well as an incredible selection of Man Ray portraits

10 Nov 2016 – 07 May 2017, 10.00–18.00, Sunday – Thursday Last admission and ticket sales to special exhibitions is at 17.15. Ticket desks close at this time. 10.00–22.00, Friday – Saturday

WHERE

Tate ModernBankside, London, SE1 9TG

Saving the best 'til last.... Picasso Portraits

He's the world's favourite artist, who changed the landscape of painting forever. This autumn, for the first time in more than twenty years, London is treated to an NPG exhibition of Pablo Picasso's portraits